Global fireworks party w, North Korean leader hails purge of uncle and other World news

The world news of 2014-01-01 on Tamugaia - Global fireworks party welcomes in 2014, and North Korean leader hails purge of uncle.

Global fireworks party welcomes in 2014 -
The world has welcomed 2014 with a series of spectacular firework displays as a wave of pyrotechnic extravaganzas swept around the globe to celebrate the New Year....
[ View ]

North Korean leader hails purge of uncle -
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has hailed the recent execution of his powerful uncle, saying the removal of "factionalist scum" had helped cement unity among his people....
[ View ]

Giant yellow duck explodes again -
A giant yellow duck on display in a northern Taiwan port has exploded just hours before it was expected to attract a big crowd to count down the new year....
[ View ]